Ammonite vs Obstinate Orange
Ammonite (Farrow & Ball) and Obstinate Orange (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Ammonite belongs to the beige-greige family and Obstinate Orange to the pink-red family. The 48-point LRV gap — 69 for Ammonite vs 21 for Obstinate Orange — means Ammonite will open up a space more effectively. Both share a warm character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 74.0 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Ammonite vs Obstinate Orange Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ammonite on one side and Obstinate Orange on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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